Hotel Ela, Borovets

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Location of Hotel Ela in Borovets

· right next to the main gondola · 5 minutes' walk to the learn to ski area and rental shop · across the road from Borovets main street (hotel is on the end so you'll avoid the noise)

Hotel Ela Summary

The Hotel Ela is a great value hotel in an ideal location. It puts you slap bang next to the gondola, which takes you to the top of the mountain. Plus, it’s right at the top of the main street so you’re close to all the bars and restaurants, and the learn to ski area and rental shop are just 5 minutes' walk away - no wonder it's so popular with the younger crowd.

The rooms are comfortable, and a simple breakfast and dinner are included each day. Even better, the bar is one of the cheapest in Borovets, with a beer or glass of wine costing around €2. There’s even a sauna and steam room for you to relax in at the end of the day.

FEATURES & FACILITIES

· sauna (free entry for hotel guests between 4-6pm) · extra charge for steam room and massages · fitness room · extra charge for table tennis and billiards · lobby bar · kids' playroom (no supervision) · free WiFi · lift to all floors · 76 rooms

MEALS AT Hotel Ela, Borovets

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · buffet evening meals with daily salad, starter and dessert buffets · extra charge for drinks including water · Christmas Day and New Year's Eve gala dinners are included

BEDROOMS & Hotel Ela ROOM TYPES

All rooms have a cable TV and minibar.

Small double room - sleeps 1-2: small double bed, private shower and WC.

Twin room - sleeps 2: twin beds, private shower and WC.

Twin room - sleeps 3: twin beds, single sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony or terrace.

Twin eaves room - sleeps 2: twin beds, private shower and WC.

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Hotel Ela's details, features and catering can change. Facilities in the description may not allow unlimited use without charge and may not always be available. If any specific feature, facility or meal option is important to your holiday, you must confirm those details with us before booking.

ABOUT THE RESORT & SKI HOLIDAYS IN Borovets Bulgaria

•Lively après ski •Bulgaria’s oldest resort •3 ski centres

In Borovets, Bulgaria’s oldest ski resort, you’ll find a ski destination with the ability to transform from a historic village steeped in culture by day, to a booming party capital by night. Ski on deep, fresh powder at the top of the Mount Musala before making your way back to the charming village, meandering through pine forests, and you’ll understand why Borovets keeps bringing people back.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for •Beginners •Groups •Après ski

Borovets webcam

Snow Report: Top N/Acm, Bottom N/Acm

Snow Forecast: 2cm expected this week

Snow History: December average depth 26.33cm

Borovets trail map

Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Sofia75 km, 1 hr 30
Region:Bulgaria, Rila Mountains
First opened:1896

Borovets lift pass price last reported as £133 (adult 6 day). Ask for a quote when booking Hotel Ela.
Night skiing: Yes
Borovets has N, NW, W facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing December – April.

Town altitude: 1300m
Top of slopes: 2560m
Bottom of piste: 1300m
Vertical drop: 1260m
Total length of trails:24 runs 58km
Longest piste:12km
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Do you dream of skiing down the same mountains where Bulgarian Kings of old once hunted? Oh, right. Just us then. Well, how about a ski holiday at a snip of the price you'd pay in France or Switzerland, with exhilarating views, booming après ski and large doses of sunshine? That's more like it. Here in Borovets, you'll experience a resort steeped in tradition and culture, and of course the fantastic skiing opportunities you'd expect to find at Bulgaria's 1st ski region. You'll be welcomed with open arms ...
Young skiers will love Borokids Park, where the magic carpet helps them get to grips with the snow. Ski lessons can be booked with one of the local ski schools like Hunters and Yanakiev and the Sitnyakovo Royal Residence Ski Way’s wide, gentle slope for some cruisey confidence building. Each of the 3 ski areas offers intermediates something a little different. The Yastrebetz is home to long winding slopes, including the lengthy Yastrebetz 1, which snakes its way through pine trees back to the resort. Ventu...
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